Thailand May Lead Most of Asia-Pacific on Same-Sex Benefits (WSJ) #LGBT #GlobalDevelopment #Equality #Thailand

The Thai government plans to introduce a landmark civil-partnership bill that will extend most marriage benefits to same-sex couples, a move that would put Thailand at the forefront of the gay-rights movement in most of the Asian-Pacific region.

http://on.wsj.com/1b5vHKL

The Gap Between Schooling and Education (NYT) #Education #MillenniumDevelopmentGoal #GlobalDevelopment

The world has made dramatic gains in getting children — even very, very poor children — into school. But are they learning?

http://nyti.ms/19cHERq

Keeping Hopes High for Better Education in Indonesia (Wall Street Journal) #EducationReform #Indonesia #Youth

The right to education has been enshrined in the preamble of Indonesia’s constitution, obliging the government to provide good quality education for its citizens. The provision comes second, following only the mandate to create prosperity for all and joining the global effort to create world peace.

http://on.wsj.com/1cLL7Hs